Big Bus tour of New York
Activities

Big Bus tour of New York

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 5 reviews
from
$58.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • See the Big Apple from the comfort of a double-decker bus
  • Learn from the pre-recorded audio commentary
  • See famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, One World Observatory and Central Park
What to expect

Experience New York’s top sights and attractions at your own pace. This New York bus tour serves up the Big Apple in perfect slices! Ride an open-top double-decker bus and hop off anytime you want to explore the city's famous neighborhoods and hidden gems.

Heading downtown you will see New York’s famous landmarks from Times Square to the Empire State Building and the world-famous Brooklyn Bridge. On the Uptown Loop, you will see parts of Midtown, including Bryant Park and Grand Central Station, before heading north to catch views of Central Park and Museum Mile. Hop on or hop off at your leisure to create your own customized journey around the city.

Both loops feature amazing pre-recorded commentary.

Explore Downtown (Red Route):

  • M&M's World
  • Times Square East
  • Empire State Building / Korea Town
  • Flatiron District
  • SoHo
  • Chinatown / Little Italy
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Wall Street / Charging Bull
  • Statue of Liberty / Battery Park
  • Circle Line Sightseeing

Explore Uptown (Blue Route):

  • Hope Sculpture
  • Times Square East
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Central Park Zoo
  • Columbus Circle
  • Carnegie Hall
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What's included
  • check Discover ticket option: 1 day hop-on hop-off Big Bus ticket for the Downtown Loop (Red Route), pre-recorded commentary available in 6 languages
  • check Essential ticket option: 1 day hop-on hop-off Big Bus Ticket for the Downtown Loop (Red Route) and Uptown Loop (Blue Route), pre-recorded commentary available in 6 languages, bike rental offers from Unlimited Biking
  • check Explore ticket option: 2 days hop-on hop-off Big Bus Ticket for the Downtown Loop (Red Route) and Uptown Loop (Blue Route), pre-recorded commentary available in 6 languages, bike rental offers from Unlimited Biking
Where
Meeting point:
Redeem your voucher at Big Bus stop #1 on 7thAve and 48thSt, from a staff member, or at any of the recommended stops. The recommended stops are: Stop #2 Times Square East on W 42nd Stand Broadway, Stop # 3 Empire State Building on 5th Ave and W 32nd St., Stop #9 Statue of Liberty on Trinity Pl. and Rector St.
What to remember
  • Your voucher can be used within 180 days from the date of purchase
  • Infants (ages 0-2): free
  • Pre-recorded audio commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese
  • Downtown loop (Red route): First Bus at 9:00 am spring/summer and at 9.30 am fall/winter from Stop #1 M&M’s World (7th Ave and 48th St.). Last Bus at 5:00 pm spring/summer and at 4:30 pm fall/winter from Stop #1 M&M’s World (7th Ave and 48th St.). The full circuit takes approximately 90 minutes. The bus frequency is every 10–15 minutes spring/summer and 15–20 minutes fall/winter
  • Uptown loop (Blue route): First Bus at 10:00 am from Stop #13 Hope Sculpture (7th Ave and 53rd St.). Last Bus: 4:00 pm at Stop #13 Hope Sculpture (7th Ave and 53rd St.). The full circuit takes approximately 75 minutes. The bus frequency is 30 minutes
  • The tour doesn't run on Pride Parade, Thanksgiving Day and New Year’s Eve
  • The Essential and Explore ticket options include a special bike rental offer: when you rent for 1 hour (minimum) you'll receive an extra hour free bike rental, Alternatively, enjoy $5 OFF per person for any bike tour or Segway tour. All rentals include a helmet, a lock, a basket and a map
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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  • OR

    From United States of America - August 2024

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Würde ich im Vorfeld nicht mehr buchen. Es gibt unterschiedliche Anbieter, die dort Ihre City - Touren verkaufen wollen - BIG BUS ist aber der renommi ...

  • Diane

    From United Kingdom - May 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    What I liked about the bus tour - The commentary through the headphones was brilliant. The bus was very clean and The first 3/4 of the tour was really ...

  • **********

    From United States of America - December 2023

    Traveled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • .

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guide very helpful, good way of getting around the sites. You don't actually get to see alot of the sights from the bus.

  • Resi N

    From Germany - June 2022

    Solo traveler

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Nicht gefallen hat zB keine deutschen Erklärungen Abfahrtszeiten nur in der App nicht im Flyer nicht an den Haltestellen. Gefallen haben die Fotos der ...

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